Hail in Upshur County, TX
Hail turns up in Upshur County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Upshur County since 2025, the largest 1.6″ (ping pong ball) on May 9, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 6, 2026.
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About Upshur County, TX
Upshur County sits in the wooded, rolling country of East Texas, a land of pines and lakes within the Piney Woods region. Hail is an occasional event, typically when spring storms form along fronts and drylines reaching in from the west, with stones sometimes growing to about quarter size. The Shreveport (KSHV) radar lies about 67 miles to the east and keeps the county within view.
The hail record for Upshur County, TX
Hail is a recurring threat in Upshur County, with 7 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 5 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
April is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Upshur County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Upshur County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Upshur County?
Upshur County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Upshur County?
Radar confirmed 1.6-inch hail, about ping pong ball size, on May 9, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Upshur County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Upshur County's confirmed hail reaches 1.6″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Is hail getting worse in Upshur County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Upshur County, 5 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Upshur County this year?
Upshur County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Recent confirmed hail near Upshur County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Upshur County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.